The Family of Hugh Peddie Jeffrey & Mary Ann Boyd, 1876

Hugh Peddie Jeffrey was born about 1859 in Glasgow to Agnes McTaggart ( - ) and John Jeffrey, Gardener ( - before 1876).

Mary Ann Boyd was born about 1856 in Glasgow to


1876 On Friday, June 2, Hugh Peddie Jeffrey and Mary Ann Boyd were married at Westercraigs, Dennistoun, Glasgow after Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. The marriage was registered No.254 at Glasgow [Dennistoun District] on June 6.

Hugh was a Bachelor, gave his age as 17, occupation Brick Works Labourer and usual residence 8 Hope Street East [now Holywell Street], Glasgow. His parents are recorded as John Jeffrey, Gardener (deceased) and Agnes Jeffrey m.s. McTaggart.

Mary Ann was a Spinster, gave her age as 20, occupation Potter's Assistant and usual residence also 8 Hope Street East, Glasgow. Her parents are recorded as FATHER,OCCUPATION and MOTHER m.s. NEE .

The officiating minister was William Murray Mackay, Minister and the witnesses were James Craig and Ann Baird.

All four parties made their marks.

Hugh and Mary Ann had the following children (that I know of), all born in Glasgow —

Jamesborn in 1884 at 110 Barrowfield Street, Camlachie, last sighting 1911.
Robertborn in 1888 at 32 East Hope Street, Camlachie, last sighting 1911.
Jameborn in 1890 at 32 East hope Street, Camlachie, married Hugh Kelly in 1908, last sighting 1910.

which leaves a fair few to be found to match the 1911 census count.


1884 James Jeffrey was born at 2h30m p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at 110 Barrowfield Street, Glasgow to Mary Ann Jeffrey m.s. Boyd and Hugh Peddie Jeffrey, Engine Keeper who married on June 2, 1876 at Glasgow. His birth was registered No.589 at Glasgow [Camlachie District] on April 28 by Mary Ann Jeffrey, "her X mark", Mother.


1888 Robert Jeffrey was born at 1h15m p.m. on Sunday, August 12 at 32 East Hope [now Holywell] Street, Glasgow to Mary Ann Jeffrey m.s. Boyd and Hugh Peddie Jeffrey, Pottery Engine Keeper who married on June 2, 1876 at Glasgow. His birth was registered No.1152 at Glasgow [Camlachie District] on August 27 by Mary Ann Jeffrey, "her X mark", Mother.


1890 Jane McLellan Jeffrey was born at 8h30m p.m. Saturday, November 29 at 32 East Hope Street, Glasgow to Mary Ann Jeffrey m.s. Boyd and Hugh Peddie Jeffrey, Engine Keeper who married on June 2, 1876 at Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.1390 at Glasgow [Camlachie District] on December 7 by Mary Ann Jeffrey, "her X mark", Mother.


1901 March 31 The family were living at 30 George [now Rogart] Street, Mile-end, Glasgow in a house with 2 windowed rooms. 15 families share this address.

Rel.Mar.AgeOccupationStatusBirthplace
Hugh JeffreyHeadMar43General LabourerWorkerLanarkshire, Glasgow2
Mary Ann [Boyd]Wifedo.44do., do.
James do.SonSingle16App. FitterWorkerdo., do.
Robert do.Sondo.12Scholardo., do.
Jane do.Daurdo.10do.do., do.
Rose Ann GallacherBoarderdo.23Potter's AssistantWorkerdo., do.


1908 On Friday, February 28, Jane married Hugh Kelly at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Cleland. [See Section KY-71-x for further information.]


1911 April 2 The family were living at 143 Omoa Square, Cleland in a house with 2 windowed rooms.

Rel.AgeMar.OccupationStatusBirthplace
Hugh JeffreyHead53MarrLabourer (Pottery)WorkerGlasgow, Lanark2
Mary Ann [Boyd]Wife54Marr34 - 10 - 4do., do.
James do.Son26SingleLabourer (Pottery)Workerdo., do.
Robert do.Son22SLabourer (Pottery)Workerdo., do.
Hugh Kelly do.Grandson1Lanark, Shotts
Henry McDonaldBoarder54SEarthernware Turner
Pottery
WorkerFife, Kirkaldy

Hugh and Mary Ann had been married for 34 years and produced 10 children of whom 4 were still living. Which leaves a fair few to be found.

If young Hugh Kelly is here, where are his parents? I can see nothing obvious in the index.

 


Compiled by John Reynolds — JRGene@btinternet.com
Last significant update — May 2019 (created)